April 8, 2013

TOPIGS appoints Ron Hovenier as breeding programme manager

The appointment of Ron Hovenier as breeding programme manager was announced by TOPIGS, which will take effect on April 1, 2013.

Ron Hovenier has a wealth of experience in pig breeding. Over the past 20 years he has worked for several breeding companies.

With the appointment of Ron Hovenier, TOPIGS is able to accommodate the growing demand for breeding support caused by the expansion of TOPIGS' activities worldwide.

According to Ron Hovenier, "The innovative and state-of-the-art genetic programme of TOPIGS results in a strong and consistent genetic progress on-year and puts the company at the top of the pig breeding industry around the world. I am looking forward to supporting our customers and providing them a solid basis for their businesses."

With a production of more than 1,100,000 crossbred gilts and over seven million doses of semen per year, TOPIGS is one of the biggest genetics suppliers in the world. In several countries, TOPIGS is either the market leader or one of the major suppliers. TOPIGS stands for progress in pigs. This means research, innovation and genetic improvement are the cornerstones of our company. By continuously improving our products, we enable our clients to achieve maximum results.